Derek Jacobi
Birth Place: London, ENGLAND
Latest News on Derek Jacobi:
Video: Paul Mescal Sings in GLADIATOR II Musical Parody on SNL (Dec 8, 2024)
Interview: Will Lyman Talks Playing Scrooge in Commonwealth Shakespeare Company's A CHRISTMAS CAROL (Dec 6, 2024)
Orange Tree Fundraiser Will Be Hosted By Gyles Brandreth For Primary Shakespeare Project (Dec 6, 2024)
Video: Paul Mescal Sings in GLADIATOR II Musical Parody on SNL (Dec 8, 2024)
Interview: Will Lyman Talks Playing Scrooge in Commonwealth Shakespeare Company's A CHRISTMAS CAROL (Dec 6, 2024)
Orange Tree Fundraiser Will Be Hosted By Gyles Brandreth For Primary Shakespeare Project (Dec 6, 2024)
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SIR MICHAEL GAMBON as Hirst and SIR DEREK JACOBI as Spooner in Harold Pinter’s No Man’s Land (first performed at the NT in 1975 with Sir John Gielgud and Sir Ralph Richardson)
Date:
11/02/2013
From: Photo Coverage: NT50 - The National Theatre's Birthday Celebrations, With Dench, Mirren, And More!
STAGE CREDITS
Movies
Interlude
[ 1968 ] Paul
[ 1968 ] Paul
Three Sisters
[ 1970 ] Andrei
[ 1970 ] Andrei
The Day of the Jackal
[ 1973 ] Caron
[ 1973 ] Caron
Blueblood
[ 1974 ] Gregory
[ 1974 ] Gregory
The Odessa File
[ 1974 ] Klaus Wenzer
[ 1974 ] Klaus Wenzer
The Medusa Touch
[ 1978 ] Moulton - John's Publisher
[ 1978 ] Moulton - John's Publisher
The Human Factor
[ 1979 ] Arthur Davis
[ 1979 ] Arthur Davis
The Man Who Went Up in Smoke
[ 1980 ] Martin Beck
[ 1980 ] Martin Beck
Charlotte
[ 1981 ] Daberlohn
[ 1981 ] Daberlohn
The Secret of NIMH
[ 1982 ] Nicodemus
[ 1982 ] Nicodemus
Little Dorrit
[ 1987 ] Arthur Clennam
[ 1987 ] Arthur Clennam
Henry V
[ 1989 ] Chorus
[ 1989 ] Chorus
The Fool
[ 1990 ] Mr. Frederick, Sir John
[ 1990 ] Mr. Frederick, Sir John
Dead Again
[ 1991 ] Franklyn Madson
[ 1991 ] Franklyn Madson
Hamlet
[ 1996 ] Claudius
[ 1996 ] Claudius
Basil
[ 1998 ] Father Frederick
[ 1998 ] Father Frederick
Love Is the Devil: Study for a Portrait of Francis Bacon
[ 1998 ] Francis Bacon
[ 1998 ] Francis Bacon
Molokai
[ 1999 ] Father Leonor Fousnel
[ 1999 ] Father Leonor Fousnel
Gladiator
[ 2000 ] Gracchus
[ 2000 ] Gracchus
Up at the Villa
[ 2000 ] Lucky Leadbetter
[ 2000 ] Lucky Leadbetter
The Body
[ 2001 ] Father Lavelle
[ 2001 ] Father Lavelle
Revelation
[ 2001 ] Librarian
[ 2001 ] Librarian
On Wings of Fire
[ 2001 ] Narrator
[ 2001 ] Narrator
Gosford Park
[ 2001 ] Probert
[ 2001 ] Probert
The Children's Midsummer Night's Dream
[ 2001 ] Theseus
[ 2001 ] Theseus
Revengers Tragedy
[ 2002 ] Duke
[ 2002 ] Duke
Two Men Went to War
[ 2002 ] Major Merton
[ 2002 ] Major Merton
Strings
[ 2004 ] Nezo
[ 2004 ] Nezo
Cloud Cuckoo Land
[ 2004 ] Victor
[ 2004 ] Victor
Bye Bye Blackbird
[ 2005 ] Lord Dempsey
[ 2005 ] Lord Dempsey
Nanny McPhee
[ 2005 ] Mr Wheen
[ 2005 ] Mr Wheen
Underworld: Evolution
[ 2006 ] Corvinus Sir Derek Jacobi
[ 2006 ] Corvinus Sir Derek Jacobi
Anastezsi
[ 2007 ] Balzer
[ 2007 ] Balzer
Guantanamero
[ 2007 ] Guido, Commander
[ 2007 ] Guido, Commander
The Golden Compass
[ 2007 ] Magisterial Emissary
[ 2007 ] Magisterial Emissary
Adam Resurrected
[ 2008 ] Dr. Nathan Gross
[ 2008 ] Dr. Nathan Gross
A Bunch of Amateurs
[ 2008 ] Nigel Dewberry
[ 2008 ] Nigel Dewberry
Morris: A Life with Bells On
[ 2009 ] Quentin Neely
[ 2009 ] Quentin Neely
Endgame
[ 2009 ] Rudolph Agnew
[ 2009 ] Rudolph Agnew
The King's Speech
[ 2010 ] Archbishop Cosmo Lang
[ 2010 ] Archbishop Cosmo Lang
Hereafter
[ 2010 ] Derek Jacobi
[ 2010 ] Derek Jacobi
Ironclad
[ 2011 ] Baron Reginald de Cornhill
[ 2011 ] Baron Reginald de Cornhill
There Be Dragons
[ 2011 ] Honorio Soto
[ 2011 ] Honorio Soto
National Theatre Live: King Lear
[ 2011 ] King Lear
[ 2011 ] King Lear
Anonymous
[ 2011 ] Prologue
[ 2011 ] Prologue
My Week with Marilyn
[ 2011 ] Sir Owen Morshead
[ 2011 ] Sir Owen Morshead
Jail Caesar
[ 2012 ] Sulla
[ 2012 ] Sulla
Grace of Monaco
[ 2014 ] Count Fernando D Aillieres Sir Derek Jacobi
[ 2014 ] Count Fernando D Aillieres Sir Derek Jacobi
Effie Gray
[ 2014 ] Travers Twiss
[ 2014 ] Travers Twiss
Cinderella
[ 2015 ] King
[ 2015 ] King
The History of Love
[ 2016 ] Léo Gursky
[ 2016 ] Léo Gursky
The Bed-Sitting Room
[ 2016 ] Lord Fortnum
[ 2016 ] Lord Fortnum
Branagh Theatre Live: Romeo and Juliet
[ 2016 ] Mercutio
[ 2016 ] Mercutio
Murder on the Orient Express
[ 2017 ] Edward Henry Mterman
[ 2017 ] Edward Henry Mterman
Stratton
[ 2017 ] Ross
[ 2017 ] Ross
Tomb Raider
[ 2018 ] Mr. Yaffe
[ 2018 ] Mr. Yaffe
Horrible Histories: The Movie - Rotten Romans
[ 2019 ] Claudius
[ 2019 ] Claudius
The Warrior Queen of Jhansi
[ 2019 ] Lord Palmerston
[ 2019 ] Lord Palmerston
Tolkien
[ 2019 ] Professor Wright
[ 2019 ] Professor Wright
The Host
[ 2020 ] Dr. Hobson
[ 2020 ] Dr. Hobson
Say Your Prayers
[ 2020 ] Father Enoch
[ 2020 ] Father Enoch
Come Away
[ 2020 ] Mr Brown
[ 2020 ] Mr Brown
A Bird Flew In
[ 2021 ] David
[ 2021 ] David
Romeo & Juliet
[ 2021 ] Narrator
[ 2021 ] Narrator
Allelujah
[ 2022 ] Ambrose
[ 2022 ] Ambrose
TV Shows
Good Omens
Metatron
Metatron
Inside No. 9
Webster, Dennis Fulcher
Webster, Dennis Fulcher
Last Tango in Halifax
Alan
Alan
Mist: Sheepdog Tales
Narrator, Lord Henry
Narrator, Lord Henry
Mystery!: Cadfael
Brother Cadfael
Brother Cadfael
Tales of the Unexpected
The Stranger, Drioli
The Stranger, Drioli
Vicious
Stuart Bixby
Stuart Bixby
Awards and Nominations
Olivier Awards - 2011 - Best Actor
Derek JacobiKing Lear
winner
Olivier Awards - 2009 - Best Actor
Derek JacobiTwelfth Night
Olivier Awards - 2006 - Best Actor
Derek JacobiDon Carlos
winner
Drama Desk Awards - 2000 - Outstanding Actor - Play
Derek Jacobi, Uncle Vanya
winner
Outer Critics Circle Awards - 2000 - Outstanding Actor in a Play
Derek Jacobi, Uncle Vanya
winner
Helen Hayes Awards - 1988 - Outstanding Lead Actor, Non-Resident Production
Derek JacobiBreaking The Code
Tony Awards - 1988 - Best Performance by an Actor in a Leading Role in a Play
Derek Jacobi, Breaking the Code
Drama Desk Awards - 1987 - Outstanding Actor - Play
Derek Jacobi, Breaking the Code
Olivier Awards - 1986 - Actor of the Year
Derek JacobiBreaking The Code
Drama Desk Awards - 1985 - Outstanding Actor in a Play
Derek Jacobi, Cyrano de Bergerac
Drama Desk Awards - 1985 - Outstanding Actor in a Play
Derek Jacobi, Much Ado About Nothing
winner
Tony Awards - 1985 - Best Performance by an Actor in a Leading Role in a Play
Derek Jacobi, Much Ado About Nothing
winner
Olivier Awards - 1983 - Actor of the Year in a Revival
Derek JacobiCyrano De Bergerac
Drama Desk Awards - 1981 - Outstanding Actor in a Play
Derek Jacobi, The Suicide
Olivier Awards - 1978 - Actor of the Year in a Revival
Derek JacobiIvanov
Olivier Awards - 1977 - Actor of the Year in a Revival
Derek JacobiHamlet
Videos
VIDEO: Watch the Official Trailer For the Digital Production of WHAT A CARVE UP!
by Stephi Wild - Oct 26, 2020
VIDEO: Nicholas Hoult, Lily Collins Star in the Second Trailer for TOLKIEN
by Kaitlin Milligan - Mar 6, 2019
VIDEO: Leslie Odom Jr, Josh Gad Star in Kenneth Branagh's MURDER ON THE ORIENT EXPRESS
by Caryn Robbins - Sep 21, 2017
STAGE TUBE: New Trailer & Teaser for Kenneth Branagh's ROMEO AND JULIET, Hitting U.S. Cinemas This Week
by Stage Tube - Jul 6, 2016
STAGE TUBE: NYC PRIDE PARADE Grand Marshals Ian McKellen and Derek Jacobi Get the Confetti Flying Early!
by Stage Tube - Jun 26, 2015
STAGE TUBE: The Princes Express Jealousy of CINDERELLA in New 'Agony' Parody
by Sally Henry Fuller - Mar 21, 2015
VIDEO: First Look - Cate Blanchett & More in All-New CINDERELLA Trailer!
by Caryn Robbins - Feb 11, 2015
VIDEO: First Look - Teaser Trailer for Disney's CINDERELLA, Coming in 2015
by Caryn Robbins - Nov 18, 2014
VIDEO: First Look - Nicole Kidman in New International Trailer for GRACE OF MONACO
by Caryn Robbins - Mar 6, 2014
News
Video: Paul Mescal Sings in GLADIATOR II Musical Parody on SNL
Gladiator II star Paul Mescal, who will make his New York stage debut in A Streetcar Named Desire at BAM this season, showed off his voice in a musical version of Gladiator II during his stint as host of SNL last night. Watch the video here!
Gladiator II star Paul Mescal, who will make his New York stage debut in A Streetcar Named Desire at BAM this season, showed off his voice in a musical version of Gladiator II during his stint as host of SNL last night. Watch the video here!
Interview: Will Lyman Talks Playing Scrooge in Commonwealth Shakespeare Company's A CHRISTMAS CAROL
Boston has a long history with “A Christmas Carol.” Victorian-era author Charles Dickens gave his first American reading of the holiday classic at Tremont Temple in December 1867 while he was living just a block away at the Parker House.
Boston has a long history with “A Christmas Carol.” Victorian-era author Charles Dickens gave his first American reading of the holiday classic at Tremont Temple in December 1867 while he was living just a block away at the Parker House.
Orange Tree Fundraiser Will Be Hosted By Gyles Brandreth For Primary Shakespeare Project
With Tom Littler's production of Twelfth Night currently in performances, Orange Tree Theatre has announced a special Shakespearean Under the Orange Tree fundraiser celebrating Twelfth Night.
With Tom Littler's production of Twelfth Night currently in performances, Orange Tree Theatre has announced a special Shakespearean Under the Orange Tree fundraiser celebrating Twelfth Night.
Emma Thompson-Penned NANNY MCPHEE Musical Eyes 2026 West End Run
The musical adaptation of the fantasy movie Nanny McPhee, written by Emma Thompson, is eyeing a run in London's West End in 2026.
The musical adaptation of the fantasy movie Nanny McPhee, written by Emma Thompson, is eyeing a run in London's West End in 2026.
Laura Whitmore Joins UK And Ireland Tour Of THE GIRL ON THE TRAIN
Irish presenter, writer, broadcaster and former Love Island host, Laura Whitmore is set to star as Rachel Watson in a new UK tour of the smash-hit Wiltshire Creative Production of The Girl on the Train.
Irish presenter, writer, broadcaster and former Love Island host, Laura Whitmore is set to star as Rachel Watson in a new UK tour of the smash-hit Wiltshire Creative Production of The Girl on the Train.
Laura Whitmore Joins UK Tour of THE GIRL ON THE TRAIN
Irish presenter, writer, broadcaster and former Love Island host, Laura Whitmore is set to star as Rachel Watson at certain dates in a new UK tour of The Girl on the Train. Learn more here!
Irish presenter, writer, broadcaster and former Love Island host, Laura Whitmore is set to star as Rachel Watson at certain dates in a new UK tour of The Girl on the Train. Learn more here!
Sir Derek Jacobi Receives Critic's Circle’s 2023 Rosebowl for Distinguished Service to the Arts
Sir Derek Jacobi received the Critic's Circle’s 2023 Rosebowl for Distinguished Service to the Arts. The event took place on November 7th at the National Liberal Club.
Sir Derek Jacobi received the Critic's Circle’s 2023 Rosebowl for Distinguished Service to the Arts. The event took place on November 7th at the National Liberal Club.
Kristin Scott Thomas and Johnny Flynn Join Mark Rylance in VENUS AND ADONIS
Kristin Scott Thomas and Johnny Flynn will perform alongside Mark Rylance – the venue's Patron – in Shakespeare's Venus and Adonis on Sunday 17 November at 7.00pm, as part of a fundraiser in aid of the theatre.
Kristin Scott Thomas and Johnny Flynn will perform alongside Mark Rylance – the venue's Patron – in Shakespeare's Venus and Adonis on Sunday 17 November at 7.00pm, as part of a fundraiser in aid of the theatre.
Ian McKellen, Marisha Wallace, and More Join A MARVELLOUS PART Celebration of Noël Coward
Alfred Enoch, Derek Jacobi, Ian McKellen, Joshua James, Samantha Spiro, Marisha Wallace and Lia Williams will join the charity gala performance, A Marvellous Party, at London's Prince of Wales Theatre on Sunday 17 November 2024.
Alfred Enoch, Derek Jacobi, Ian McKellen, Joshua James, Samantha Spiro, Marisha Wallace and Lia Williams will join the charity gala performance, A Marvellous Party, at London's Prince of Wales Theatre on Sunday 17 November 2024.
Go Live Theatre Projects Launches Online Auction Raising Funds For Future Work
Go Live Theatre Projects, the London based theatrical education charity, has launched an online charity auction, full of rare theatre memorabilia.
Go Live Theatre Projects, the London based theatrical education charity, has launched an online charity auction, full of rare theatre memorabilia.
Video: New Trailer for GLADIATOR II Starring Paul Mescal and Denzel Washington
Paramount Pictures has just released a new trailer for the long-awaited Gladiator sequel, starring Paul Mescal. The movie will hit theaters on November 22, 2024, the same weekend as Wicked. Watch the trailer now!
Paramount Pictures has just released a new trailer for the long-awaited Gladiator sequel, starring Paul Mescal. The movie will hit theaters on November 22, 2024, the same weekend as Wicked. Watch the trailer now!
Review: FARM HALL, Theatre Royal Haymarket
Katherine Hoar's debut play makes a seamless and well-deserved transition to a major West End venue to challenge and intrigue a public who have enjoyed Oppenheimer at the cinema
Katherine Hoar's debut play makes a seamless and well-deserved transition to a major West End venue to challenge and intrigue a public who have enjoyed Oppenheimer at the cinema
GLADIATOR Comes to Royal Albert Hall as the First Films in Concert Show of 2025
Russell Crowe will once more have his vengeance – in this life or the next – as Gladiator returns to the Royal Albert Hall for a 25th anniversary screening, as part of the venue's Films in Concert series.
Russell Crowe will once more have his vengeance – in this life or the next – as Gladiator returns to the Royal Albert Hall for a 25th anniversary screening, as part of the venue's Films in Concert series.
Video: Frances Ruffelle And Norman Bowman Perform 'Unusual Way From THE SCOT AND THE SHOWGIRL
Frances Ruffelle and Norman Bowman has released a captivating music video for 'Unusual Way'.
Frances Ruffelle and Norman Bowman has released a captivating music video for 'Unusual Way'.
Video: See Paul Mescal in First Trailer for GLADIATOR II
Paramount Pictures has just released the first trailer for the long-awaited Gladiator sequel, starring Paul Mescal. From legendary director Ridley Scott, Gladiator II continues the epic saga of power, intrigue, and vengeance set in Ancient Rome. Watch the trailer now!
Paramount Pictures has just released the first trailer for the long-awaited Gladiator sequel, starring Paul Mescal. From legendary director Ridley Scott, Gladiator II continues the epic saga of power, intrigue, and vengeance set in Ancient Rome. Watch the trailer now!
Allie Esiri And Regents Park Open Air Theatre Present Shakespeare For EVERY DAY OF THE YEAR " LIVE!
On Monday 8th July Allie Esiri will be joined by a star-studded cast of award winning theatre and film actors including Paul Chahidi, Damian Lewis (Homeland), Derek Jacobi CBE, Toheeb Jimoh (Ted Lasso), Stephen Mangan (Green Wing), Tracy Ann Oberman, Tony Robinson (Blackadder), Danny Sapani (Killing Eve, Black Panther), Samantha Spiro (Sex Education), Luke Thompson (Bridgerton), Indira Varma (Game of Thrones), Samuel West (Slow Horses), Olivia Williams (The Crown), and Susan Wokoma (Enola Holmes), for a hugely entertaining evening of Shakespeare based on Allie Esiri's bestselling poetry anthology: Shakespeare for Every Day of the Year.
On Monday 8th July Allie Esiri will be joined by a star-studded cast of award winning theatre and film actors including Paul Chahidi, Damian Lewis (Homeland), Derek Jacobi CBE, Toheeb Jimoh (Ted Lasso), Stephen Mangan (Green Wing), Tracy Ann Oberman, Tony Robinson (Blackadder), Danny Sapani (Killing Eve, Black Panther), Samantha Spiro (Sex Education), Luke Thompson (Bridgerton), Indira Varma (Game of Thrones), Samuel West (Slow Horses), Olivia Williams (The Crown), and Susan Wokoma (Enola Holmes), for a hugely entertaining evening of Shakespeare based on Allie Esiri's bestselling poetry anthology: Shakespeare for Every Day of the Year.
Damian Lewis, Luke Thompson & More to Join Shakespeare Poetry Readings at Regents Park Open Air Theatre
Former actress, bestselling author and poetry champion Allie Esiri and Regents Park Open Air Theatre will present Shakespeare for Every Day of the Year – Live! Learn how to purchase tickets.
Former actress, bestselling author and poetry champion Allie Esiri and Regents Park Open Air Theatre will present Shakespeare for Every Day of the Year – Live! Learn how to purchase tickets.
One-off Shakespeare Live Event Comes to Regent's Park Theatre in July
Former actress, bestselling author and poetry champion Allie Esiri and Regents Park Open Air Theatre present Shakespeare for Every Day of the Year – Live!
Former actress, bestselling author and poetry champion Allie Esiri and Regents Park Open Air Theatre present Shakespeare for Every Day of the Year – Live!
Over £74,000 Raised at The Acting For Others West End Flea Market
Theatrical charity Acting for Others has announced that more than £74,000 was raised at their fourth annual West End Flea Market, held on Saturday 18 May at St Paul's Church in Covent Garden, making it their most successful event to date.
Theatrical charity Acting for Others has announced that more than £74,000 was raised at their fourth annual West End Flea Market, held on Saturday 18 May at St Paul's Church in Covent Garden, making it their most successful event to date.
Regent's Park Open Air Theatre Reveals Lineup of MOREoutdoor Events For 2024
Regent's Park Open Air Theatre has revealed initial MOREoutdoor events showcasing drag, musical theatre and Shakespeare for Summer 2024. Learn more about the lineup here!
Regent's Park Open Air Theatre has revealed initial MOREoutdoor events showcasing drag, musical theatre and Shakespeare for Summer 2024. Learn more about the lineup here!
FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS
How many Broadway shows has Derek Jacobi been in?
Derek Jacobi has appeared on Broadway in 5 shows.
How many West End shows has Derek Jacobi been in?
Derek Jacobi has appeared on London's West End in 1 shows.
What was Derek Jacobi's first West End show?
Derek Jacobi's first West End show was Romeo and Juliet which opened in 2016
What awards has Derek Jacobi been nominated for?
Best Actor (Olivier Awards) for King Lear, Best Actor (Olivier Awards) for Twelfth Night, Best Actor (Olivier Awards) for Don Carlos, Outstanding Actor - Play (Drama Desk Awards) for Uncle Vanya, Outstanding Actor in a Play (Outer Critics Circle Awards) for Uncle Vanya , Outstanding Lead Actor, Non-Resident Production (Helen Hayes Awards) for Breaking The Code, Best Performance by an Actor in a Leading Role in a Play (Tony Awards) for Breaking the Code, Outstanding Actor - Play (Drama Desk Awards) for Breaking the Code, Actor of the Year (Olivier Awards) for Breaking The Code, Outstanding Actor in a Play (Drama Desk Awards) for Cyrano de Bergerac, Outstanding Actor in a Play (Drama Desk Awards) for Much Ado About Nothing, Best Performance by an Actor in a Leading Role in a Play (Tony Awards) for Much Ado About Nothing, Actor of the Year in a Revival (Olivier Awards) for Cyrano De Bergerac, Outstanding Actor in a Play (Drama Desk Awards) for The Suicide, Actor of the Year in a Revival (Olivier Awards) for Ivanov and Actor of the Year in a Revival (Olivier Awards) for Hamlet.
What awards has Derek Jacobi won?
Derek Jacobi has received several prestigious awards, including Best Actor at the Olivier Awards for Twelfth Night. He won Outstanding Actor in a Play at the Drama Desk Awards and the Outer Critics Circle Awards for his performance in Uncle Vanya. Jacobi was also honored as Outstanding Lead Actor in a Non-Resident Production at the Helen Hayes Awards for Breaking the Code. He received the Tony Award for Best Performance by an Actor in a Leading Role in a Play for Much Ado About Nothing. Additionally, he was recognized as Actor of the Year in a Revival at the Olivier Awards for Cyrano de Bergerac.
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